Auditor

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, VHA Internal Audit Office, seeks a GS-12/13 auditor to join a team executing GA/GAS audits for VHA's internal program.

As part of the third line of defense, the role provides internal, independent, and objective assurance for management operations and clinical services across VHA facilities. Qualified applicants must meet time-in-grade requirements and have specialized experience in accounting, auditing, and financial management to conduct highly complex

Qualifications

• Knowledge of accounting theories, practices, methods, and analytical techniques.
• Ability to plan and conduct diverse financial assignments and investigative reviews.
• Experience applying auditing principles to develop or refine audit approaches.

Responsibilities

• Execute GA/GAS audits for VHA's internal audit program.
• Assess operations, identify deficiencies, and recommend improvements.

Skills

Accounting theories

Auditing principles

Analytical techniques

Problem solving

Job description

This position is in the VHA Internal Audit Office (IA) and is a member of an audit team responsible for executing Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) audits for VHA's internal audit program. This position is a key component of VHA's third line of defense, providing internal, independent, and objective assurance for management operations and clinical services.

Qualifications: To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/02/2026. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-12 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-11. For a GS-13 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-12. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience as described below: Have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-11) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. To meet the minimum qualifications for this GS-12 position, you must meet the following examples of specialized experience. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Knowledge of accounting theories, practices, methods, and analytical techniques, with the ability to independently plan and conduct diverse financial assignments and investigative reviews. Skilled in analyzing accounting systems and modifying or adapting conventional accounting and analytical methods to resolve a wide range of complex accounting problems. Ability to apply auditing principles, methods, and techniques to develop or refine audit approaches that address varied and challenging auditing issues. Understanding of organizational and program practices, policies, and functions sufficient to assess operations, identify deficiencies, and recommend effective improvements. Have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-12) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. To meet the minimum qualifications for this GS-13 position, you must meet the following examples of specialized experience. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Demonstrated mastery of accounting, auditing, and financial management theories, concepts, principles, and practices to perform highly complex and sensitive assignments across VHA operations. Applied expert analytical judgment to evaluate interrelationships among programs, systems, functions, and policies, ensuring accurate assessment of financial and operational impacts. Conducted difficult audits and financial reviews involving interconnected healthcare-related issues, identifying root causes, resolving discrepancies, and strengthening organizational compliance. Provided authoritative guidance by integrating advanced financial, auditing, and management principles to support decision-making, improve processes, and address high-visibility challenges affecting VHA For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.